Marine Articles
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, by Steven Reiss Fuel Vapors on Boats: Why a Gas Smell Is Never Normal
A fuel smell on a boat should never be treated as normal. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air and can collect in enclosed spaces, creating...
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, by Steven Reiss Marine Fire Extinguishers: A Quick Pre-Departure Check
A fire extinguisher is easy to overlook until it is needed. On a boat, where fuel, wiring, engines, and enclosed spaces can all create risks,...
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, by Steven Reiss Person Overboard: The First Actions That Matter
A person in the water can disappear from view much faster than many boaters expect. Wind, waves, current, glare, and distance all make recovery harder,...
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, by Steven Reiss VHF Radio Basics for Everyday Boating Safety
A VHF marine radio is more than convenience equipment. It provides a reliable way to receive weather information, communicate with marinas and bridges, and call...
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, by Steven Reiss Thunderstorms on the Water: Know When to Turn Around
Thunderstorms do not need to be directly overhead to make boating conditions unsafe. Gust fronts, lightning, rapidly building waves, sudden rain, and poor visibility can...
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, by Steven Reiss Marine Forecasts: Why Boaters Need More Than a Weather App
A quick look at a weather app is not enough preparation for a day on the water. Wind direction, wave height, visibility, thunderstorms, currents, and...
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, by Steven Reiss Float Plans: The Small Step That Can Make a Big Difference
A float plan is one of the simplest boating habits to build—and one of the most useful if your return is delayed. Before leaving the...
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, by Steven Reiss Life Jackets Save Lives: What 2024 Boating Data Tells Us
A life jacket is most valuable when it is already being worn. Once a person is in the water, weather, cold, injury, fatigue and moving...
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, by Steven Reiss Labor Day Boating: Why Safety Should Be Your First Mate
As one of the busiest boating weekends of the year approaches, Safe Water Marine reminds boaters that preparation can make the difference between a great...
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, by Safe Water Team Fatal New York Harbor Capsizing (New York, NY - August 8, 2026)
Incident Date: August 8, 2026 Location: New York Harbor, near Liberty Island Vessel: 21-foot recreational vessel (operated as a passenger-for-hire charter) Fatalities/Injuries: 2 Fatalities, 3...
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, by Steven Reiss Why the Dometic SeaLand T Series Waste Discharge Pump is a Crucial Addition to Any Marine Sanitation Setup
When it comes to marine sanitation systems, reliability, power, and efficiency aren't just preferences—they are absolute necessities. For boat owners and marine mechanics alike, dealing...
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, by Safe Water Team Marine Accident Brief: Whale Strike and Sinking of Carteret Fireboat (July 4, 2026)
Incident Date: July 4, 2026 Location: Raritan Bay, south of the Arthur Kill Vessel: Carteret Fire Department Marine Unit 2 Fatalities/Injuries: 0 (All crew rescued...
